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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New London

Connecticut · 25,671 residents · 5.607 sq mi
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New London has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,809. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value is $101,500. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,671
−10%since 1990
from 28,540 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,578 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 5,090 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+10%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,809
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,336 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,437
+42%since 1990
from $12,971 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$592
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
37.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.9% in 1990
62.1% rent
3.0
−38%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(20,761)
Black16.9%(4,815)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(3,381)
Asian2.3%(669)
Diversity Score67.2%(19,172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(14,394)
Black17.1%(4,393)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(5,061)
Asian2.1%(537)
Diversity Score71.9%(18,469)
72
+7%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−41%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New London, Connecticut?

New London, Connecticut has about 25,671 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New London, Connecticut?

The typical household in New London, Connecticut earns about $33,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New London, Connecticut expensive?

In New London, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in New London, Connecticut?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in New London, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New London, Connecticut?

About 15.8% of people in New London, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has New London, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, New London, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,869 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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